Dodge Ram Pickup 1998

Model Ram Pickup made in 1998 by Dodge got 35 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and communications. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Air bag light comes on several times during operation meaning the air bag will not work properly. *tr

AIR BAGS - FRONTAL

11/21/2005

51200

1

08/01/2000

Dt: the contact stated the driver's side air bag deployed. he did not hit anything prior to this incident. chrysler sent an investigator on 11-29-05 and took pictures inside and out of the truck. then, stated the truck did not appear to have been involved in an accident; thus, the truck was not damaged. chrysler sent the contact a letter on 12-5-05 stating that the air bag light illuminated for a substantial period of time. therefore, they were not responsible for the repairs. the contact stated the air bag light was not on prior to this incident, and that he was aware that if the air bag light illuminated it was an indicator that the air bag was not functioning properly. therefore, it should not have deployed prematurely. when he had the car serviced at a local dealership they did not mention the air bag light illuminating. *ak updated 02/07/06. *jb

01/07/2002

1

Attorney is writing on behalf of mr. ricker who states that while driving, mr. ricker moved to the right allowing a large truck more clearance. at this point, the front right tire of the vehicle caught a large amount of snow pulling the vehicle to the right and into an utility pole. there was damage to the center front of vehicle and unknown damage to the undercarriage, but the air bag did not deploy. mr. ricker complained of neck and back pains. *tt

12/11/1998

Consumer experienced problems with driver's and passenger's side airbags along with rear anti-lock brakes. upon applying brakes while going 50 mph, rear anti-lock brakes went out, causing consumer to rearend another vehicle. driver's and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. the manufacturer was contacted but said they could not do anything to help. consumer has since rid himself of the vehicle, and bought a different one. *ak *ml

COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY

03/01/1998

03/20/1998

Horn pad on steering wheel is very hard to push.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

09/28/2003

3

I have had trouble with the headlight switch it has burned out twice and i have had to have it replaced twice my speedometer doesn't work until it says that i am going 25 miles per hour the brake light on the dash is now on all the time i have also noticed that my door locks are power and as long as you lock and unlock them from the passenger side they work fine but the driver side doesn't work all the time i would like to know if any of these could be some kind of defect that have or will be recalled *la

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM

11/22/2000

40000

1

While driving at any speed consumer noticed that vehicle used a large amount of coolant. while the vehicle was in an independent shop for a new clutch mechanic discovered that the cylinder heads had several cracks. the cylinder heads were scheduled to be replaced. *ak

EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS

1

Fog light / rear turn signal failed. *yc

EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH

09/28/2003

3

I have had trouble with the headlight switch it has burned out twice and i have had to have it replaced twice my speedometer doesn't work until it says that i am going 25 miles per hour the brake light on the dash is now on all the time i have also noticed that my door locks are power and as long as you lock and unlock them from the passenger side they work fine but the driver side doesn't work all the time i would like to know if any of these could be some kind of defect that have or will be recalled *la

EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL

1

Fog light / rear turn signal failed. *yc

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

09/08/2008

160000

1

I was driving on the road after driving up and down the steep hill,when i heard pop, and look at my rear view mirror and my truck was on fire mostly around the left hand rear tire and around right behind the driver's side. i drove to the side of the road and got, than i call the police and fire dept. for assistant/help. *tr

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH

09/28/2003

3

I have had trouble with the headlight switch it has burned out twice and i have had to have it replaced twice my speedometer doesn't work until it says that i am going 25 miles per hour the brake light on the dash is now on all the time i have also noticed that my door locks are power and as long as you lock and unlock them from the passenger side they work fine but the driver side doesn't work all the time i would like to know if any of these could be some kind of defect that have or will be recalled *la

POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

01/27/2005

11000

2

09/14/1989

The check engine light illuminated. the vehcile wa taken to the dealer who determined that the governor pressure sensor and the governor pressure solenoid failed. the transmission also slipped momentarily. *ak these parts were replaced twice. *bf

POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

11/22/2000

40000

1

While driving at any speed consumer noticed that vehicle used a large amount of coolant. while the vehicle was in an independent shop for a new clutch mechanic discovered that the cylinder heads had several cracks. the cylinder heads were scheduled to be replaced. *ak

POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION

08/31/2009

135000

1

I was in a hospital parking area in tucson az., rolling in 2nd gear, after attempting to depress the clutch it failed without any warning leaving the 7200 lb. truck sill under power. lucky for me and nothing else i was able to stop in a near by field. this is the first event for me but i have talked to another dodge owner and the same problem (he almost backed though a wall ) the failure was repaired with a new hydraulic assy. part. this happened with 135k mi. on the odo. the other owner said his broke at approx. 75k mi. *tr

SEAT BELTS - FRONT

08/03/2004

50000

1

Both frontal seat belts stuck in their holster and wouldn't release. the seat belt showed no sign or abuse or wear when this occurred. dealership replaced both shoulder belts to correct the problem. *ak

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC

07/29/2003

126481

05/31/1998

Front brakes wear out, while rear brakes are still new.several replacements with in six months mostly highway miles

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

07/29/2003

126481

05/31/1998

Front brakes wear out, while rear brakes are still new.several replacements with in six months mostly highway miles

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK

12/11/1998

Consumer experienced problems with driver's and passenger's side airbags along with rear anti-lock brakes. upon applying brakes while going 50 mph, rear anti-lock brakes went out, causing consumer to rearend another vehicle. driver's and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. the manufacturer was contacted but said they could not do anything to help. consumer has since rid himself of the vehicle, and bought a different one. *ak *ml

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR

1

06/30/2001

Co0nsumer states that the rotors have fatigue fractures. *yh

STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

09/08/2003

1

Tie rod fell out while driving.*ak

STRUCTURE

06/15/2004

120000

1998 dodge ram pickup 1500 the dash has cracked so bad it is unsafe. it has sharp edged fragments.

05/14/2008

1

Dash board on 98 truck. *tr

STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS

1

06/30/2001

Consumer states that the screw attaching the heat shield to the exhaust is rubbing against fuel line. *yh

TRAILER HITCHES

1

06/30/2001

Consumer states that the trailer hitch side brackets have fractures. *yh

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

03/31/2012

138839

The dash has started cracking in two places.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

09/28/2003

3

I have had trouble with the headlight switch it has burned out twice and i have had to have it replaced twice my speedometer doesn't work until it says that i am going 25 miles per hour the brake light on the dash is now on all the time i have also noticed that my door locks are power and as long as you lock and unlock them from the passenger side they work fine but the driver side doesn't work all the time i would like to know if any of these could be some kind of defect that have or will be recalled *la